Intimate New York City Elopement at The Groom's UES High School Chapel and Reception at the Luxembourg House

Megan and Chris met in the London— but they both grew up in New York City! So when they got engaged in London, they decided to have a small intimate ceremony with their family and friends back in New York City first then have a bigger celebrating in London after! They chose to have their ceremony at the Chapel at Chris’ High School on the upper east side, have some portraits taken right nearby at Central Park and the ended the night with a light reception at the Luxembourg House.  It was very sweet to celebrate in such a unique space with decades of history and culture. They had envisioned a celebration that felt like a fun and festive house party with their closest family and friends and it very much felt that way! 

Credits:

Photographer: Cynthia Chung Weddings

Chapel: Regis High School

Reception: Luxembourg House

Flowers: Cornucopia Flowers

Dress: Rachel Zoe

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Suit: Gieves & Hawkes

Shoes: Crockett & Jones

Bracelet: Monica Vinader

Hair clip: Etsy

A Rainy Brooklyn Promenade New York City Elopement

This was definitely one of the most interesting elopements I've ever done.  Shot entirely in the pouring rain!  Jackie and Aaron are from LA, California (Peep the LOVE LA street sign in one of these shots later) and their parents were flying in to NYC to witness their union.  Although the forecast had rain at 100%, their parents were only going to be in town this weekend - so we knew it was going to happen- rain or shine! We met at the Brooklyn Promenade; the officiant all ready, and everyone had armed with umbrellas!  I was able to capture their adorable elopement in the rain, surrounded by their family and friends and it was AWESOME!  It was whimsical, romantic, fast paced and definitely the kind of day you'd remember!! Despite the weather, there was a gorgeous backdrop and a lot less people walking around the park (which was really helpful!!)  Jackie and Aaron were all up for everything!! Their upbeat spirit and willingness to get amazing shots DEFINITELY made it all worth it!!  I had so much fun with them and was so thankful that despite some unforeseen circumstances- they were still able to have fun and enjoy their day!!!  Photographing in New York, you really never know what you’re going to get! I was super excited to blog this New York City elopement and hope you guys will enjoy it too!! #iLOVENY !!

A Lovely Neighborhood Park in Queens to Host a NYC Elopement

Bin & Chi got married in their local park in Queens, NYC right after the covid pandemic. It was a really sweet and intimate ceremony with just a few close family and friends. It was such a gorgeous park —shout out to Queens- we have so many beautiful hidden gems! Bin had the most beautiful flower crown and dress and Chi looked great in his grey suit! We definitely had fun exploring the park together and got a lot of gorgeous photographs! Check out some of the highlights: